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🍎 FruitLow glycemicGluten free
Elephant apple
Fil elması
Homeland
India and Southeast Asia
Season
Autumn to winter
Nutrition values
Per 100 g, raw
| Energy | — kcal |
| Carbohydrate | — g |
| of which sugars | — g |
| Fiber | — g |
| Protein | — g |
| Fat | — g |
Did you know?
The edible part is not the fruit itself but the fleshy sepals, which are hard and very sour. Assamese and Bengali cooking uses it as a souring agent in pickles, chutneys and fish stews. The name refers to elephants feeding on it in the wild.
Consumption tip
Even natural produce may carry pesticide residues. Wash fruits and vegetables under plenty of running water and discard the outer leaves of leafy greens. A short soak in vinegar water can also help reduce residues. Where possible, prefer certified organic or good-agricultural-practice products.